Copy of Two Beggars 1785

"Copy of Two Beggars" is a 1785 etching by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon. The artwork features two figures, an older man leaning on a stick and a younger man holding a hat, likely depicting the plight of beggars during the period. Denon was a French diplomat, art collector, and curator, known for his contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian art and his involvement in the Napoleonic era. The etching is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, showcasing Denon's skills in capturing human emotion and social realities of the time.